Cosmetic brushes having improved carry and application features

ABSTRACT

Brush apparatuses configured to apply cosmetics to human skin. The use of a generally pointed application tip provides for detail, whereas the contoured shape of the spoon-shaped application surface provides for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface. Various sizes and scales are contemplated for various applications, such as for the face, eyes, lips, etc.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/738,769, filed on Dec. 18, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

This generally relates to a cosmetic brush having improved product carry and application features.

SUMMARY

Generally described, the present invention relates to brush apparatuses configured to apply cosmetics to human skin. The use of a generally pointed application tip provides for detail, whereas the contoured shape of the spoon-shaped application surface provides for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface. The combination of these two features is one feature of the invention.

According to various embodiments a cosmetics brush is provided. The brush comprises a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of the bristles having two opposing ends, one of the ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a secured end. The brush further comprises: a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of the bristles, the first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and a second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of the bristles, the second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a correspondingly contoured skin surface, the first and second bristle portions being adjacent one another.

According to various embodiments a cosmetics brush is provided. The brush comprises a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of the bristles having two opposing ends, one of the ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a secured end. The brush further comprises: a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of the bristles, the first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and a generally oval-shaped second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of the bristles, the second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a correspondingly contoured skin surface, the first and second bristle portions being adjacent one another.

According to various embodiments, a method of providing a cosmetics brush is provided, the brush including a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of the bristles having two opposing ends, one of the ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a securable end. The method comprises the steps of: A) providing a mold defining a cavity configured to accept at least the application end of the plurality of bristles, such that the bristles are positioned into two adjacent portions: 1) a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of the bristles, the first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and 2) a second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of the bristles, the second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface; and B) securing the securable ends of the bristles relative to each other.

According to various embodiments, a method of providing a set of cosmetics brushes is provided. The method comprises the steps of: A) providing a first brush, the first brush comprising two separate application portions, one portion comprising a spoon shaped bristle portion configured to apply cosmetics to a corresponding first convex skin portion; and B) providing a second brush, the second brush comprising two separate application portions, the second brush being of a different scale than the first brush, the second portion comprising a spoon shaped bristle portion configured to apply cosmetics to a corresponding second convex skin portion of a corresponding different scale.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily to scale. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a pictorial line drawing of brush assembly 10, which is comprised of a brush portion 20 and a handle portion 30;

FIG. 2 is a pictorial line drawing of brush assembly 10 similar to that of FIG. 1, but showing the depressed center 28 formed in the spoon-shaped surface 22 of the brush portion 20 of the brush assembly;

FIG. 3 is a photograph of brush assembly 10 from the same general perspective of FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a photograph of brush assembly 10 and a brush assembly 100 laid side-by-side on a supporting surface;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of brush assembly 10 (aka a “Face Glider Brush”), with certain exemplary dimensions and tolerances shown;

FIG. 6 includes additional drawings related to brush assembly 10, including a more comprehensive side elevational view (note that any discrepancies between FIGS. 5 and 6 should be resolved in favor of FIG. 5), as well as an isolated lower view (on the right), and another, opposite side elevational view of the handle subassembly;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of brush assembly 100 (aka an “Eye Glider Brush”), with certain exemplary dimensions and tolerances shown;

FIG. 8 includes additional drawings related to brush assembly 100 (note that any discrepancies between FIGS. 7 and 8 should be resolved in favor of FIG. 7);

FIG. 9 is a pictorial view of a molding cup assembly 150, including a molding cup ring 210 and a molding cup base 170;

FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing exemplary application positions of the “footprint” of brush 10;

FIG. 11 is an illustrative view showing exemplary application positions of the “footprint” of brush 100;

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of brush assembly 200 (aka a “Definition Glider Brush”), with certain exemplary dimensions and tolerances shown;

FIG. 13 includes additional drawings related to brush assembly 200 (note that any discrepancies between FIGS. 12 and 13 should be resolved in favor of FIG. 12);

FIG. 14 is a side elevational view of brush assembly 300 (aka a “Lip Glider Brush”), with certain exemplary dimensions and tolerances shown;

FIG. 15 includes additional drawings related to brush assembly 300 (note that any discrepancies between FIGS. 14 and 15 should be resolved in favor of FIG. 14);

FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of brush assembly 400 (aka a “Line Glider Brush”), with certain exemplary dimensions and tolerances shown; and

FIG. 17 includes additional drawings related to brush assembly 400 (note that any discrepancies between FIGS. 16 and 17 should be resolved in favor of FIG. 16).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS I. ELEMENT LIST

10 Brush Assembly (aka Face Glider Brush)

-   -   20 Brush Portion         -   21 Bristles         -   22 Spoon shaped surface         -   23 Surface peripheral edge (aka surface periphery)         -   24 Application tip         -   26 Side surface         -   28 Depressed Center     -   30 Ferrule Portion     -   40 Handle Portion

100 Brush Assembly (aka Eye Glider Brush)

-   -   120 Brush Portion     -   130 Ferrule Portion     -   140 Handle Portion

150 Molding Cup Assembly

-   -   160 Molding Cup Ring     -   170 Molding Cup Base

200 Brush Assembly (aka Definition Glider Brush)

-   -   220 Brush Portion     -   230 Ferrule Portion     -   240 Handle Portion

300 Brush Assembly (aka Lip Glider Brush)

-   -   320 Brush Portion     -   330 Ferrule Portion     -   340 Handle Portion

400 Brush Assembly (aka Line Glider Brush)

-   -   420 Brush Portion     -   430 Ferrule Portion     -   440 Handle Portion

II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to one or more embodiments of the present assembly, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are described by way of explanation, and not by way of limitation.

A) The Brush Apparatuses

I. Generally

The present invention includes the provision of brush apparatuses configured to apply cosmetics to human skin. Generally described, the use of a generally pointed application tip provides for detail, whereas the contoured shape of the spoon-shaped application surface provides for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface. The combination of these two features is one feature of the invention.

II. Use of the Brushes 10, 100, 200, 300, and 400

Such brush apparatus are shown as 10, 100, 200, 300, and 400 in this description, although others are contemplated under the same invention. This apparatuses are shown individually.

III. Brush Apparatus 10—aka Face Glider Brush

Brush apparatus 10 is shown in, for example, FIGS. 1-5. The brush apparatus includes the following elements and/or features:

-   -   20 Brush Portion, including the following:     -   21 Bristles         -   22 Spoon shaped surface         -   23 Surface peripheral edge         -   24 Application tip         -   26 Side surface         -   28 Depressed Center     -   30 Ferrule Portion     -   40 Handle Portion

The generally elongate brush apparatus 10 includes a brush portion 20, a ferrule portion 30, and a handle portion 40. The brush is configured to receive and transfer cosmetic product (e.g., powder) to the skin of a user, such as the facial skin of a user. The handle portion 40 grips and supports the brush portion 20 and is typically grasped and manipulated by the hand of a user or a makeup technician.

The brush portion 20 includes a plurality of bristles 21, defines a spoon-shaped surface 22, an application tip 24, a side surface 26, and a depressed center 28.

The plurality of elongate bristles 21 (see FIG. 3) are each captured or otherwise attached at one end by the ferrule portion 30 as known in the art. The other, free, end of each of the individual bristles combines with the other free ends of the other bristles so as to define the spoon shaped surface 22.

The inclined, generally spoon-shaped application surface 22 is defined at its outer peripheral edges by a surface peripheral edge 23 (see FIG. 3), said edge defined in part by the free ends of the outermost bristles, namely the bristles also defining the side surface by their side surfaces. As shown in FIG. 2, this surface includes a substantially oval spoon-shaped surface portion 22-SSSP and a tip-defining surface portion 22-TDSP.

Thus it may be seen that the surface peripheral edge 23 is generally oval-shaped, but for the generally “pointed” tip section proximate the extended end. It may also be understood that the generally inclined nature of the spoon-shaped surface 22 relative to the longitudinal axis of the overall brush apparatus 10 results in the working surface area of the surface to be larger than if the surface was not inclined or spoon-shaped, but lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush apparatus 10.

The application tip is defined by the free ends of a portion of the bristles in the brush portion.

Note that the spoon-shaped surface is defined by a radius in two different planes; in the plane of the paper of FIG. 5 (50 mm plus or minus 5 mm), but also in a plane perpendicular to the paper of FIG. 5. This radius can be the same as, or different than, the first radius. “Spoon-shaped” is intended to describe a surface such as to the concave surface of a normal table spoon, which is capable of holding a volume of liquid. Such as surface may also referenced herein as being defined by a contoured shape defining curves in two directions.

Note that under alternate embodiments, the surface may include a radius in only one plane, or the surface may be flat.

Note that an alternate configuration includes foam or some other absorbent material consisting the whole of the brush portion, or at least defining the whole of the spoon shaped surface, as opposed to bristles.

The Face Glider is the ideal brush to apply all liquids, creams and powder products to the face, neck and decollate. The soft rounded edges as well as the inner scoop glide product and brush into the natural contours of the face where most flat brushes can't effectively apply. The brush will create subtle contouring and highlighting to the cheek, jaw line and brow bone areas of the face as well. Use is by application of product to the entire surface of the brush head and then by beginning application in the center of the face working outwards towards hair line. Continue to neck and décolleté as needed. For natural cheek looks, the user should apply to the center of the apple of the face and glide product into the skin using soft patting circular motions. For dramatic contour effects, the user should apply product to the entire surface of brush head and glide the brush along entire surface of the cheek bone and blend to soften. If using a powder based product, the user should be sure to tap off excess before beginning.

IV. Brush Apparatus 100—aka Eve Glider Brush

Brush apparatus 100 is shown in, for example, FIGS. 7 and 8. The brush apparatus 100 includes the following elements and/or features:

-   -   120 Brush Portion, including the following:         -   Bristles         -   Spoon shaped surface         -   Surface peripheral edge (aka surface periphery)         -   Application tip         -   Side surface         -   Depressed Center     -   130 Ferrule Portion     -   140 Handle Portion

The generally elongate brush apparatus 100 includes a brush portion 120 that includes a plurality of bristles, defines a spoon shaped surface, a surface periphery, an application tip, a side surface, and a depressed center similar to the brush apparatus 10; these elements are shown but not numbered for simplicity.

The plurality of elongate bristles are each captured or otherwise attached at one end by the ferrule portion 130 as known in the art. The other, free, end of each of the individual bristles combines with the other free ends of the other bristles so as to define the spoon shaped surface. Such is comparable to and may be understood by analogy to the plurality of bristles 21 described elsewhere herein.

The inclined, generally spoon-shaped application surface of the brush portion 120 is defined at its outer peripheral edges by a surface peripheral edge, said edge defined in part by the free ends of the outermost bristles, namely the bristles also defining the side surface by their side surfaces. As may be understood by analogy to the brush portion 20 shown in FIG. 2, this surface includes a substantially oval spoon-shaped surface portion 22-SSSP and a tip-defining surface portion 22-TDSP.

Thus it may be seen that the surface peripheral edge of the brush portion 120 is generally oval-shaped, but for the generally “pointed” tip section proximate the extended end. It may also be understood that the generally inclined nature of the spoon-shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis of the overall brush apparatus 100 results in the working surface area of the surface to be larger than if the surface was not inclined or spoon-shaped, but lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush apparatus 100.

The application tip is defined by the free ends of a portion of the bristles in the brush portion.

Note that the spoon-shaped surface is defined by a radius in two different planes; which may be understood by analogy to brush 10, with reference further to the plane of the paper of FIG. 5 (50 mm plus or minus 5 mm), and also to the plane perpendicular to the paper of FIG. 5. This radius can be the same as, or different than, the first radius. “Spoon-shaped” is intended to describe a surface similar to the concave surface of a normal table spoon, which is capable of holding a volume of liquid. Note that under alternate embodiments, the surface may include a radius in only one plane, or the surface may be flat.

Note that an alternate configuration includes foam or some other absorbent material consisting the whole of the brush portion, or at least defining the whole of the spoon shaped surface.

The Eye Glider creates an easy application of all shadow products. The design and shape of the brush head will guide the user by creating a starting point for application with the top tip of the brush. When applied to the eye crease area the brush will create an effective back and forth motion that will glide and blend a wide variety of shadow formulas.

V. Brush Apparatus 200—aka Definition Glider Brush

Brush apparatus 200 is shown in, for example, FIGS. 12 and 13. The brush apparatus 200 includes the following elements and/or features:

-   -   220 Brush Portion, including the following:         -   Bristles         -   Spoon shaped surface         -   Surface peripheral edge (aka surface periphery)         -   Application tip         -   Side surface         -   Depressed Center     -   230 Ferrule Portion     -   240 Handle Portion

The generally elongate brush apparatus 200 includes a brush portion 220 that includes a plurality of bristles, defines a spoon shaped surface, an application tip, a side surface, and a depressed center similar to the brush apparatuses 10 and 100 described elsewhere herein; these elements are shown but not numbered for simplicity.

The plurality of elongate bristles are each captured or otherwise attached at one end by the ferrule portion 230 as known in the art. The other, free, end of each of the individual bristles combines with the other free ends of the other bristles so as to define the spoon shaped surface. Such is comparable to and may be understood by analogy to the plurality of bristles 21 described elsewhere herein.

The inclined, generally spoon-shaped application surface of the brush portion 220 is defined at its outer peripheral edges by a surface peripheral edge, said edge defined in part by the free ends of the outermost bristles, namely the bristles also defining the side surface by their side surfaces. As may be understood by analogy to the brush portion 20 shown in FIG. 2, this surface includes a substantially oval spoon-shaped surface portion 22-SSSP and a tip-defining surface portion 22-TDSP.

Thus it may be seen that the surface peripheral edge of the brush portion 220 is generally oval-shaped, but for the generally “pointed” tip section proximate the extended end. It may also be understood that the generally inclined nature of the spoon-shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis of the overall brush apparatus 200 results in the working surface area of the surface to be larger than if the surface was not inclined or spoon-shaped, but lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush apparatus 200.

The application tip is defined by the free ends of a portion of the bristles in the brush portion.

Note that the spoon-shaped surface is defined by a radius in two different planes; which may be understood by analogy to brush 10, with reference further to the plane of the paper of FIG. 5 (50 mm plus or minus 5 mm), and also to the plane perpendicular to the paper of FIG. 5. This radius can be the same as, or different than, the first radius. “Spoon-shaped” is intended to describe a surface similar to the concave surface of a normal table spoon, which is capable of holding a volume of liquid. Note that under alternate embodiments, the surface may include a radius in only one plane, or the surface may be flat.

Note that an alternate configuration includes foam or some other absorbent material consisting the whole of the brush portion, or at least defining the whole of the spoon shaped surface.

The dimensions of the Definition Glider head will work to apply product to the hard to reach and challenging under eye area. The slight scoop of the brush head will work by lifting up sagging under eye skin to penetrate foundation and concealer products deeper into the delicate skin, thus creating a flawless application without pulling or irritating the eye area. To use, the user should apply product to the entire surface of brush head and gently glide outwards until product has been fully blended.

VI. Brush Apparatus 300—aka Lip Glider Brush

Brush apparatus 300 is shown in, for example, FIGS. 14 and 15. The brush apparatus 300 includes the following elements and/or features:

-   -   320 Brush Portion, including the following:         -   Bristles         -   Spoon shaped surface         -   Surface peripheral edge (aka surface periphery)         -   Application tip         -   Side surface         -   Depressed Center     -   330 Ferrule Portion     -   340 Handle Portion

The generally elongate brush apparatus 300 includes a brush portion 320 that includes a plurality of bristles, defines a spoon shaped surface, a surface periphery, an application tip, a side surface, and a depressed center similar to the brush apparatuses 10, 100, and 200 described elsewhere herein; these elements are shown but not numbered for simplicity.

The plurality of elongate bristles are each captured or otherwise attached at one end by the ferrule portion 330 as known in the art. The other, free, end of each of the individual bristles combines with the other free ends of the other bristles so as to define the spoon shaped surface. Such is comparable to and may be understood by analogy to the plurality of bristles 21 described elsewhere herein.

The inclined, generally spoon-shaped application surface of the brush portion 320 is defined at its outer peripheral edges by a surface peripheral edge, said edge defined in part by the free ends of the outermost bristles, namely the bristles also defining the side surface by their side surfaces. As may be understood by analogy to the brush portion 20 shown in FIG. 2, this surface includes a substantially oval spoon-shaped surface portion 22-SSSP and a tip-defining surface portion 22-TDSP.

Thus it may be seen that the surface peripheral edge of the brush portion 320 is generally oval-shaped, but for the generally “pointed” tip section proximate the extended end. It may also be understood that the generally inclined nature of the spoon-shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis of the overall brush apparatus 300 results in the working surface area of the surface to be larger than if the surface was not inclined or spoon-shaped, but lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush apparatus 300.

The application tip is defined by the free ends of a portion of the bristles in the brush portion.

Note that the spoon-shaped surface is defined by a radius in two different planes; which may be understood by analogy to brush 10, with reference further to the plane of the paper of FIG. 5 (50 mm plus or minus 5 mm), and also to the plane perpendicular to the paper of FIG. 5. This radius can be the same as, or different than, the first radius. “Spoon-shaped” is intended to describe a surface similar to the concave surface of a normal table spoon, which is capable of holding a volume of liquid. Note that under alternate embodiments, the surface may include a radius in only one plane, or the surface may be flat.

Note that an alternate configuration includes foam or some other absorbent material consisting the whole of the brush portion, or at least defining the whole of the spoon shaped surface.

The Lip Glider is a precision tool that will create the ideal application of lip color and glosses to both the upper and lower lip. The expert tip of the brush head will create the perfect arched shape of the cupids bow. The scoop will move product softly along the lips without causing fraying. To use, a user should apply color to the entire brush surface and glide along the upper and lower lip line and then continue by filling into the entire lip surface.

VII. Brush Apparatus 400—aka Line Glider Brush

Brush apparatus 400 is shown in, for example, FIGS. 16 and 17. The brush apparatus 400 includes the following elements and/or features:

-   -   420 Brush Portion, including the following:         -   Bristles         -   Spoon shaped surface         -   Surface peripheral edge (aka surface periphery)         -   Application tip         -   Side surface         -   Depressed Center     -   430 Ferrule Portion     -   440 Handle Portion

The generally elongate brush apparatus 400 includes a brush portion 420 that includes a plurality of bristles, defines a spoon shaped surface, a surface periphery, an application tip, a side surface, and a depressed center similar to the brush apparatuses 10-300; these elements are shown but not numbered for simplicity.

The plurality of elongate bristles are each captured or otherwise attached at one end by the ferrule portion 430 as known in the art. The other, free, end of each of the individual bristles combines with the other free ends of the other bristles so as to define the spoon shaped surface. Such is comparable to and may be understood by analogy to the plurality of bristles 21 described elsewhere herein.

The inclined, generally spoon-shaped application surface of the brush portion 420 is defined at its outer peripheral edges by a surface peripheral edge, said edge defined in part by the free ends of the outermost bristles, namely the bristles also defining the side surface by their side surfaces. As may be understood by analogy to the brush portion 20 shown in FIG. 2, this surface includes a substantially oval spoon-shaped surface portion 22-SSSP and a tip-defining surface portion 22-TDSP.

Thus it may be seen that the surface peripheral edge of the brush portion 420 is generally oval-shaped, but for the generally “pointed” tip section proximate the extended end. It may also be understood that the generally inclined nature of the spoon-shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis of the overall brush apparatus 400 results in the working surface area of the surface to be larger than if the surface was not inclined or spoon-shaped, but lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush apparatus 400.

The application tip is defined by the free ends of a portion of the bristles in the brush portion.

Note that the spoon-shaped surface is defined by a radius in two different planes; which may be understood by analogy to brush 10, with reference further to the plane of the paper of FIG. 5 (50 mm plus or minus 5 mm), and also to the plane perpendicular to the paper of FIG. 5. This radius can be the same as, or different than, the first radius. “Spoon-shaped” is intended to describe a surface similar to the concave surface of a normal table spoon, which is capable of holding a volume of liquid. Note that under alternate embodiments, the surface may include a radius in only one plane, or the surface may be flat.

Note that an alternate configuration includes foam or some other absorbent material consisting the whole of the brush portion, or at least defining the whole of the spoon shaped surface.

The Line Glider will create a consistent and even application of all eye liner products. The shape, rounded edge, and inner scoop design of the brush head will effortlessly glide along the full top and bottom eye lid. To use, the user should apply product to the full surface of the brush head and begin applying to the inner corner of the eye gliding outwards to outer lash/eye corner. The user should continue application to the bottom of the lash line if desired.

IX. Materials Used

The brush portions 20, 120, etc., are typically configured of a plurality of similar, elongate, substantially aligned bristles (see element 21 of FIG. 3 and for additional embodiments by analogy thereto). These bristles may be 100% Natrafil, 100% natural fibers, of a blend thereof. Natrafil is a synthetic powder brush bristle manufactured by DuPont. Sizes of bristles can be in the 3, 4, and 5 mil range. 3 mil is one exemplary and non-limiting preference.

The brush handle portions 40, 140, etc., may be composed of plastic, wood, or other compositions suitable for such use.

B) Overall Operation

Some of the various above-described features and their use will now be described in further detail in association with certain figures, herein-below.

As is shown in FIG. 4, the brush assembly 10 is similar in shape to that of the brush assembly 100, but brush assembly 10 is generally larger than brush assembly 100. This allows the two brushes 10, 100, to be used on different areas of the face as needed. In one example, the brush assembly 10 is generally used on the cheek area, and the brush assembly 100 is used on the eyes. Other brushes 200, 300, and 400 as have been described elsewhere herein have similarities to these brushes 10, 100, but their own differences as well.

Reference is now made to FIG. 8 to show application of the brush assembly 10 to the cheek area of the face, in this example under the eyes. As noted above, the use of a generally pointed application tip provides for detail adjacent the underneath of the eyes, whereas the contoured shape of the spoon-shaped application surface provides for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface, in this case the cheek.

Reference is now made to FIG. 9 to show application of the brush assembly 100 to another area of the skin, in this case the eyelid. As discussed above, the use of a generally pointed application tip provides for detail adjacent the upper edge of the eyelids and the lower edge of the eyebrows, whereas the contoured shape of the spoon-shaped application surface provides for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface, in this case the eyelid.

C) Construction and Manufacture

Manufacture of the brushes 10, 100, 200, 300, and 400 may be as known in the art, or also by use of a molding cup, which molds the brush. The molding cup can be made such as by applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/552,013, filed Jul. 18, 2012, pub no 2012/0298130, entitled “DUAL SIDED COSMETICS BRUSH AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, hereby incorporated by reference. As shown in its FIG. 7, such as molding cup assembly 150 could include a molding cup ring 160 and molding cup base 170.

III. Conclusion

Various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Although distinct embodiments have been described, the skilled person will understand how features of different embodiments may be combined. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A cosmetics brush including a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of said bristles having two opposing ends, one of said ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a secured end, said brush comprising: a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of said bristles, said first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and a second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of said bristles, said second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a correspondingly contoured skin surface, said first and second bristle portions being adjacent.
 2. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 1, wherein said contoured shape defines curves in two directions.
 3. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 2, wherein said contour of said spoon-shaped application surface is concave, and said correspondingly contoured skin surface is convex.
 4. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first and second bristle portions are defined by an outer peripheral edge.
 5. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 4, wherein said outer peripheral edge includes a generally pointed part defining at least part of said first tip-defining bristle portion.
 6. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 1, wherein an outer peripheral edge defines said application surface.
 7. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 6, wherein said peripheral edge includes a generally pointed part defining at least part of said first tip-defining bristle portion.
 8. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 1, wherein said application surface is defined at least partially by said application ends of said bristles.
 9. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 1, wherein said application surface is defined at least partially by said application ends of said bristles.
 10. A cosmetics brush including a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of said bristles having two opposing ends, one of said ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a secured end, said brush comprising: a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of said bristles, said first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and a generally oval-shaped second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of said bristles, said second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a correspondingly contoured skin surface, said first and second bristle portions being adjacent.
 11. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 10, wherein said contoured shape defines curves in two directions.
 12. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 11, wherein said spoon-shaped application surface is concave, and said correspondingly contoured skin surface is convex.
 13. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 10, wherein said first and second bristle portions are defined by an outer peripheral edge.
 14. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 13, wherein said outer peripheral edge includes a generally pointed part defining at least part of said first tip-defining bristle portion.
 15. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 10, wherein an outer peripheral edge defines said application surface.
 16. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 10, wherein said peripheral edge includes a generally pointed part defining at least part of said first tip-defining bristle portion.
 17. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 16, wherein said application surface is defined at least partially by said application ends of said bristles.
 18. The cosmetics brush as claimed in claim 10, wherein said application surface is defined at least partially by said application ends of said bristles.
 19. A method of providing a cosmetics brush including a plurality of elongate flexible bristles defining a cosmetics application surface, each of said bristles having two opposing ends, one of said ends of each bristle being an application end and the other end being a securable end, said method comprising the following steps: A) providing a mold defining a cavity configured to accept at least said application end of said plurality of bristles, such that said bristles are positioned into two adjacent portions: 1) a first tip-defining bristle portion including a first plurality of said bristles, said first tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a generally pointed application tip configured to provide for detail; and 2) a second spoon shaped bristle portion including a second plurality of said bristles, said second tip-defining bristle portion at least partially defining a spoon-shaped application surface portion having a contoured shape providing for consistent application of cosmetic product over a similarly contoured skin surface; and B) securing said securable ends of said bristles relative to each other.
 20. A method of providing a set of cosmetics brushes, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a first brush, said first brush comprising two separate application portions, one portion comprising a spoon shaped bristle portion configured to apply cosmetics to a corresponding first convex skin portion; and B) providing a second brush, said second brush comprising two separate application portions, said second brush being of a different scale than said first brush, said second portion comprising a spoon shaped bristle portion configured to apply cosmetics to a corresponding second convex skin portion of a corresponding different scale. 